
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
How the CWE Helps Childcare Providers Become Better Businesses
The program gives providers the resources to navigate regulations and stay in business during a time of uncertainty in the industry.
A New Honors Society for Gender and Women’s Studies Lands at Chatham
The Triota honors society is another testament to Chatham’s legacy of gender equity.
PCWP— 25 Years of Empowering Women in Politics
Celebrating 25 years of the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics (PCWP).
Course Highlight: Womanist and Liberation Theology
Get an inside look at the course “Womanist and Liberation Theology” from a student who took the class.
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Alum Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15’s background at Chatham and experience administering healthcare to vulnerable populations coalesced into a rewarding career performing gender-affirming surgeries.
Fostering Leadership with the Women of the World Retreat
Chatham’s Women of the World Retreat is an annual conference that brings together Chatham women of past and present to build community and foster leadership skills. We sat down with Morgan Williams ‘22, a long-time attendee to see what makes this event so unique and what she has taken away from it.
Keeping Your Eyes Up with Dotti Bechtol '97
When Dotti Bechtol ‘97 opted to earn her Bachelor’s at Chatham, she’d already reached the VP level in her career. But her desire for a college degree was something she couldn’t shake— so she enrolled at Chatham while working part-time and nurturing a growing passion for… race car driving!
Why 'It's On Us' to Help Prevent Sexual Assault
Wondering how you can do your part to make Chatham’s campus a safer space for everyone? Join Dean of Students, Chris Purcell on Thursday, November 3rd for a Dean’s Hour centered around the It’s On Us Campaign, a national initiative that asks everyone to do their part to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.
Empowering Resiliency with the Sexual Respect Committee
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Chatham Sexual Respect Committee is hosting a Resiliency Rally on April 15th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. We caught up SRC Co-Chair and Graduate Psychology student, Francesca Folio to learn more about the Resiliency Rally and what SRC hopes to foster in our campus community.
Women, Politics, and Power: A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman
Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman, associate professor of political science, talks about her studies of the shifting dynamic of women in the world of politics and what we all can do to enact change.
Alumnae Working to Empower Women
Julie Marx-Lally and Taneshya Williams are both alums of Chatham’s Master of Counseling Psychology program; they’re also coworkers at Pennsylvania Women Work, an organization devoted to the empowerment and employment of Pennsylvania’s women. In honor of Women’s History Month, we caught up with these two alumnae to learn more about their work to empower women and their recommendations for finding a job you love.
Women in the World of Nursing
Join us as we explore the intersection between gender equity and the world of nursing with Dr. Jennifer Wasco, Assistant Professor of Nursing.